Document, manuscript on paper, lines of black naskh on gold sprinkled paper, gold margin with red and black rules, border of gold painted flowers within similar margins, containing panels of further text, the reverse with several seal impressions and inscriptions, the earliest dated AH 1176/1762- AD, with accompanying English translation stating that, on Sunday 19 Rabi' I in the 21st year of the reign of the King, Ameer Goloomalik, Moolfaccar Goddoulah Mirza Najief Khan Bahadoor Ghaleb Jung, William Blanc was honoured with five thousand foot soldiers and cavalry and the title of Fukhr Golmoolk Mookhtar Goddoulah Bahadoor Asud Jungh (Glory of the Kingdom, Knight of the State with full power tiger of war), India, 18th century - 28in. x 13½in.